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The story of how CrowdStrike released an update on a Friday and brought down thousands, tens of thousands, or maybe even hundreds of thousands of computers around the world.

Episode 356 has K-Pop, AI, Bob Dylan and the AT&T ‘mega breach!’

How attitudes are changing toward intimate image abuse.

The masterminds behind the colossal botnet encompassing 19 million IP addresses used free VPN services as bait to lure unsuspecting users.

A zero-day vulnerability actively exploited by attackers has been discovered in Internet Explorer — the browser that Microsoft supposedly laid to rest over a year ago.

Independent cybersecurity lab AV-Comparatives put 15 anti-phishing solutions to the test — with only eight making the grade. We took home the gold, adding to our already extensive collection of accolades.

Medium-sized businesses increasingly find themselves on the receiving end of targeted attacks. What tools does one need when basic security proves inadequate?

The updated VPN & Antivirus by Kaspersky for iOS now supports Apple Shortcuts and Siri. We explain what you can do with this feature, and how to set it up.

The JavaScript CDN service Polyfill.io has started spreading malicious code. Remove the service’s script from your website.

Someone is targeting security experts using an archive that allegedly contains an exploit for the regreSSHion vulnerability.

A turnkey home? A turnkey website? How about turnkey phishing? Scammers now sell turnkey phishing services to other scammers. Read on to find out how it works.

Episode 354 has more DMA news, Microsoft in the docks, Google thwart influencer op & more!

A new vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain root privileges on Linux servers. How easy is it for CVE-2024-6387 to be exploited – and how to prevent it

Developers’ accounts are being hijacked using fake job offers sent from a legitimate GitHub address.

Training AI requires a colossal amount of data. Meta seems to have found a “brilliant” solution — using the personal data of its own users.

Episode 353 of the Kaspersky podcast has ransomware, Apple in the docks and music copyright mayhem!

The new AI function in Microsoft Windows has already been dubbed a “security nightmare” on the internet. What risks does it carry, and how to stay safe?

Episode 352 of the Kaspersky podcast has GitHub, social media warning labels and ransomware payouts!

The exact location of your router is publicly available through global Wi-Fi geolocation databases. Let’s explore why this is necessary, and the risks it entails and how to mitigate them.

A new phishing technique uses progressive web apps (PWAs) to mimic browser windows with convincing web addresses to steal passwords.

Almost six out of ten passwords can be cracked in less than an hour using either a modern graphics card or cloud services. All it costs is a few dollars and some free time. How this is possible and what to do about it is the topic of our study.